What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 07/21-27/19

THE SPACE RACE 1957-1975: Historic photographs and vintage artwork in this fascinating lecture commemorating the July 16, 1969 Apollo 11 mission and the first walk on the moon. Tuesday, July 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents Holmes & Watson (PG-13) on July 22nd @ 2:30 pm.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE: Kids on a family vacation must fight off an attack by knee-high alien invaders with world-destroying ambitions while keeping their parents in the dark about the battle upstairs. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, July 24th @ 2:00 pm.

Groups:

Community Assistance Network meets on Monday, July 22nd @ 6:30 pm.

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, July 23rd @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, July 23rd @ 12:30 pm.

Intermediate French Class meets on Tuesday, July 23rd @ 3:00 pm.

Friends Connect Gathering on Saturday, July 27th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Groups:

Noble Writers meets Wednesday, July 24th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, July 24th @ 7:00 pm.

COMPUTER CLASSES: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

BCUG: PC Roundtable: Discuss your PC problems with the experts in this Drop-In program. Tuesday July 23rd @ 12:00 pm.

Podcasting for Beginners: Learn how to record and publish your own podcast using your smartphone. Learn how to attract and interview people, including well-known entertainment and sports personalities. No prior knowledge needed other than basic understanding of your smartphone. Saturday, July 27th @ 2:30 pm.

TEEN ZONE: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Creative Writing: Start with a writing exercise at each meeting, work on personal writing projects, and share with each for constructive feedback. Monday, July 22nd @ 3:30 pm.

Google CS First Club: Create animations, interactive artwork, photograph filters, and other exciting, artistic projects while learning how to code with MIT's Scratch. This is an 8-class program led by high school students. No coding experience is required. For those entering grades 5-8. Tuesday, July 23rd, Wednesday, July 24th, Thursday, July 25th @ 4:30 pm.

Crochet for a Cause meets on Thursday, July 25th @ 2:30 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, July 26th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, July 26th @ 3:30 pm.

Python Coding Class meets on Saturday, July 27th @ 10:00 am.

JUST FOR TWEENS: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Google CS First Club: Create animations, interactive artwork, photograph filters, and other exciting, artistic projects while learning how to code with MIT's Scratch. This is an 8-class program led by high school students. No coding experience is required. For those entering grades 5-8. Tuesday, July 23rd, Wednesday, July 24th, Thursday, July 25th @ 4:30 pm.

LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, July 24th @ 6:30 pm.

Crochet for a Cause meets on Thursday, July 25th @ 2:30 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, July 26th @ 3:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, July 26th @ 3:30 pm.

Python Coding Class meets on Saturday, July 27th @ 10:00 am.

CHILDREN’S ROOM: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Toddler Time: Toddlers learn best when both body and mind are engaged. Librarian-led activities will follow a short social time on the floor with books and toys. Siblings welcome. A Drop-In program. Monday, July 22nd @ 10:00 am.

Reading/STEM Workshop: Build a catapult, Lego Mindstorms and more! For ages 7-10. Monday, July 22nd @ 3:00 pm.

LEGO Building Session: Wednesday, July 24th @ 6:30 pm.

One Small Step – The Real-Life Journey to Outer Space presented by Brightstar Theater. For grades K-5. Tuesday, July 25th @ 4:00 pm.

Chess and Tabletop Gaming: Friday, July 26th @ 3:30 pm.

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